Sambar Deer

Rusa unicolor

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Cervidae

About

The sambar is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008. Populations have declined substantially due to hunting, local insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat.

Fun Fact

Sambar have lived up to 28 years in captivity, although they rarely survive more than 12 years in the wild.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

16-20 years

Threats

Poaching
Wildfire
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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